Karen Dunbar
Actor
- Born
- April 1, 1971 (age 55) · Glasgow, Scotland
Karen Dunbar (born 1 April 1971) is a Scottish comedian, actress and writer known for her bold humour and standout performances in Chewin’ the Fat and The Karen Dunbar Show. Born in Glasgow and raised in Ayr, she began her career in theatre and radio before gaining national fame with BBC Scotland in the late 1990s. Dunbar has also starred in major stage productions, including the National Theatre of Scotland’s Men Should Weep and The Guid Sisters. Openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, she is praised for blending comedy with social commentary and continues to be a leading voice in Scottish entertainment.
Known for
Mary Queen of Scots
December 7, 2018
Julius Caesar
June 17, 2018
Ooh the Banter!
December 31, 2022
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
June 9, 2024
Chewin' the Fat Live!
January 1, 2000
Henry IV
June 17, 2018
The Tempest
June 17, 2018
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
December 15, 2025
#CancelKarenDunbar
February 24, 2022
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
December 31, 2000
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
December 31, 2002
Acting17
- 2025Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr as Self
- 2024The All Star Euros Sketch Show
- 2023Nae Expectations as Miss Havisham
- 2022Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage), Self
- 2022#CancelKarenDunbar as Self
- 2018Mary Queen of Scots as Commoner
- 2018Julius Caesar as Casca
- 2018Henry IV as Bardolph/Vernon
- 2018The Tempest as Trinculo
- 2005Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005